Effect of cypermethrin on blood glucose and urea levels of Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch)

ABSTRACT

The present study was designed to assess the impact of cypermethrin, a type 2 synthetic pyrethroid insecticide on blood glucose and urea levels of Heteropneustes fossilis. Fishes were subjected to sub-lethal concentration (0.96 µg/L) of cypermethrin 10% emulsified concentration for 24 h, 48 h, 72 h and 96 h. There was a significant increase (p<0.05) in blood glucose and urea levels of cypermethrin exposed fishes compared with the control group. Therefore, proper care should be taken to minimize the contamination of freshwater bodies while spraying insecticides.

Key words: Cypermethrin, Heteropneustes fossilis, Glucose, Urea.

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